Cairo to Luxor by bus, train, van, flight, taxi from EGP 4,715

Cairo to Luxor Destination Reviews

Andrew B

The journey was only mard by the very loud music for the whole 7 hours!! I don't object to the driver singing along but we couldn't have a conversation between ourselves. Other than this the journey was perfect.

Cairo to Luxor, Van Minivan, YallaGo, Nov 9, 2026

Ernst

They dont accept my Qr Code Ticket at Bus driver. They wanted an Arabic invoice.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Super Go D, Go Bus, Nov 9, 2026

Asier D

No wifi, broken seats, no anything to charge mobile, and cold inside.. And we lost totally one hour waiting some passengers who never appeared again (because, the most sure is they got out and went away).

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Nov 8, 2026

Rafal

Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. The driver arrived 1.5 hours later than the agreed departure time. He explained that he had needed extra time to clean and prepare the car for the journey. However, shortly after we set off, we stopped at a petrol station, where he still had to refuel and clean the vehicle, which made us question whether the car had actually been prepared beforehand. We were travelling with two young children and had specifically booked a night transfer because we wanted a peaceful journey during which the children could sleep and we could get some rest. Unfortunately, the additional stops kept waking them up. On top of that, the car was extremely cold and noisy, making it very difficult to rest. I understand that the driver may prefer a cooler temperature, especially when driving at night, but travelling passengers should also be taken into consideration. The driver himself was wearing a hoodie, which says quite a lot about how cold it was inside the vehicle. Overall, the journey was far from what we had expected. We understand that unexpected situations can happen, but punctuality, proper preparation of the vehicle and basic passenger comfort should be a priority, especially when families with young children book a night transfer.

Cairo to Luxor, taxi Standard 6pax, Your Bus, Nov 4, 2026

Dogukan O

They asked for money for luggage.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Elite DD, Go Bus, Nov 3, 2026

Nathalie R

No information given, we had to claim our tickets, ask from which station we were leaving, no data on practical information (instructions,...), the train arrived 1 hour late and almost 2 hours late on arrival, it was dirty and uncomfortable never again!

Cairo to Luxor, Train VIP Second class, Talgo Train, Oct 22, 2026

Philipp

The train was ok, we arrived well at our destination. The egyptian railway service was excellent, we had no trouble to find the correct track and also getting the hard ticket was no problem. However, its more a train for locals, as a Tourist we felt a bit uncomfortable…

Cairo to Luxor, Train First Class Special Express, Egyptian Railways, Sep 16, 2026

Samdanae I

The trip took longer than expected due to a late start and rest times of more than one hour and several other rest stops, all in the same trip. Unfortunately, this meant that we were quite late to start our day in our destination, and that threw us off schedule. Otherwise, the service was very friendly and the cars were excellent. We hate to leave a bad review, but the long delays really caused us a lot of issues that were completely due to the service provider not sticking to the time seriously

Cairo to Luxor, taxi Standard 3pax, Egypt Luxury Transport, Aug 19, 2026

Jerome B

I chose this class of bus for its comfort, but besides the damaged equipment, there are no phone chargers and no TV screens. And we are arriving 1 hour and 30 minutes late.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Business Class DD, Go Bus, Jul 2, 2026

Nicolas A

The road and our driver was perfect

Cairo to Luxor, Van Minivan, Your Bus, Jun 25, 2026

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Cairo to Luxor Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Train	Egyptian Railways	Third Class French Economy	00:00	10:45	$60.00
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	00:16	10:16	$10.00	3.7
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	00:35	01:45	$50.41	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	00:55	09:55	$377.51	5.0
Train	Egyptian Railways	First Class Special Express	01:15	12:00	$95.00	4.8
Bus	Otobeesy	Standard	01:31	11:31	$7.41
Flight	Saudi Arabian Airlines	Economy	01:50	09:55	$247.56
Bus	Otobeesy	Standard	02:16	11:31	$7.41
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	02:45	04:25	$248.12	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	03:05	09:55	$323.74	5.0
Flight	Saudi Arabian Airlines	Economy	03:45	12:30	$274.45
Flight	Nesma Airlines	Economy	04:05	03:50	$489.53
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	04:25	12:30	$237.48	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	04:50	05:50	$221.80	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:10	06:10	$115.94	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:30	06:30	$143.39	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:50	06:50	$115.94	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:10	07:10	$117.62	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:30	07:40	$136.66	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:50	07:50	$250.17	5.0

How to get from Cairo to Luxor

Travelling between Cairo and Luxor is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 326.06 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 87.51.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Luxor?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 11 hours to travel between Cairo and Luxor depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairo and Luxor. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h to reach Luxor.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cairo to Luxor, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 87.51.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cairo and Luxor

Air Cairo, Air Cairo, Egyptair, Egyptair, Nesma Airlines, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Nile Air

Bus

Travelling from Cairo to Luxor overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cairo and Luxor

Blue Bus, El Eman Jet, El Sayad, Go Bus, Go Bus, Golden Horse, Nowras Bus, Otobeesy, Super Jet, White Bus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Cairo and Luxor

Egypt Luxury Transport, Relax Tours Egypt

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Cairo and Luxor, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Cairo and Luxor

Egypt Luxury Private Transfer, Limousine Al Baron, Right On Time

Transportation from Cairo to Luxor

Facts about the transport from Cairo to Luxor

Cheapest Transport	$13
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	17
Distance	550 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air Cairo, Air Cairo, Blue Bus, Egypt Luxury Private Transfer, Egypt Luxury Transport, Egyptair, Egyptair, Egyptian Railways, El Eman Jet, El Sayad, Go Bus, Go Bus, Golden Horse, Limousine Al Baron, Nesma Airlines, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Nile Air, Nowras Bus, Otobeesy, Relax Tours Egypt, Right On Time, Super Jet, Talgo Train, Talgo Train, VIP Train, White Bus

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